Trauma Queen
in her home, a certain kind of sadness lives;
the one that sets its roots into the rotting
wood floors, springing up and shattering
the glass windows, overflowing the pipes
until it’s leaky / until it bursts.
in this space, the pain cuts deep,
slicing the air / leaving behind staggered
breaths from the distress.
but even with all of this,
she has declared herself queen / as
someone who will not let herself be
ruled over by the past.
Adaeze I. is a 20 year old Nigerian-American QWOC from Florida who currently attends university studying psychology. Besides poetry, she enjoys reading, tea, stormy weather, and catching up on shows like Black Lightning and Doctor Who. You can usually find her in the farthest corner of her favorite local bookstore. To see more of her work, follow her on instagram at: not.a.daisy. She is a regular contributor for Marias at Sampaguitas.
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